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Texas Motor Speedway is a 1.5 mile tri-oval. Like a classic Western, this race is bound to have several twists and turns.

It took 11 years for a driver to win twice at Texas. Only three drivers have won at Texas multiple times, and their names aren’t Johnson or Gordon. Texas is known for liking things big. Speeds will certainly appeal to the natives Saturday night. Texas also has enough grooves where cars can actually pass other cars in multiple locations. The asphalt holds cars well, which allows them to reach speeds approaching 200 mph. This is a recipe that yields long runs under green. It also yields long hours for the engine shops who have to make sure their cars can hold up for long runs at full throttle in hot conditions.

The pit crews will be busy. Most will swap out four tires every chance they can get, and the cars will need to pit at least five times for fuel.